History
bought the machine in mid '90's, and has been through several evolutions since, each more performance oriented than the last.
My "go to" ride.
Modifications
Modded from shaft drive to chain with the assistance of Mal Pitman, using a pair of Mal's castings from 1980, Yamaha TRX850 swing arm with twin shocks, moved swing arm pivot (R1 rear axle) forward to keep wheelbase short, Yamaha YZF R6 front forks (lengthened) Yamaha 5 spoke 17" wheels - engine 1170 Wiseco, polished/balanced/lightened crankshaft, rods & pistons, carbon clutch plates, head flowed, cams dialed, Yamaha XJR 1300 BS36 Carbs, IgniTech ignition (utilising TPS), bespoke 4-2-1 exhaust by Pipemasters Brisbane, dyno tuning by Pro Cycle Dyno Slacks Creek, Tingate clipons, RAASK rear sets, Acewell speedo, bespoke tacho........
The seat, ducktail and side covers remain OEM
